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Skateboarder Advocates Teams for Youth Skateboarding often has been frowned upon as an activity for the rebellious. But one man in Southern California is trying to get skateboarding recognized as a real team sport. Jeff Stern founded the California High School Skateboard Club two years ago, and is pushing for a national league.

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Skateboarder Advocates Teams for Youth

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Roy Canright, a participant in the California High School Skateboard Club, struts his stuff. Steve Badillo hide caption

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Roy Canright, a participant in the California High School Skateboard Club, struts his stuff.

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Skateboarding often has been frowned upon as an activity for the rebellious. But one man in Southern California is trying to get skateboarding recognized as a real team sport.

Jeff Stern founded the California High School Skateboard Club two years ago, and is pushing for a national league.